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Called the Board meeting of Wednesday, April 2, 2011 to order and invited those in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. After the Pledge, asked for a roll of those officers present. Answering the roll call were Trustees Vallino. Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Garcia and Short. Also in attendance were Clerk Fenton, Attorney Motil, Public Works Director Presson, Building and Zoning Administrator/Fire Chief Flaugher, Treasurer Henry, Police Chief Schardan, Comptroller Brussatti, one resident and two reporters.

Called for approval of the March 16th Board meeting minutes. Asked if there were any questions, additions or subtractions to the minutes as prepared by the Clerk. There were none. Motion to approve was made by Schmidt and seconded by Garcia. Voting on the motion: Vallino - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Called for approval of the bills submitted for payment. Asked if there were any questions, additions or subtractions to the bills. There were none. Motion to approve was made by Kostyshock and seconded by Garcia. Voting on the motion: Vallino - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Asked for a motion to place the Communications on file. Motion was made by Short and seconded by Schmidt. Voting on the motion: Vallino - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Made a motion to approve the CK Power Generator Agreement for the main generator at the Water Pump Station on Water Tower Road in the amount of $850.00. Second was made by Vallino. Voting on the motion: Vallino - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Made a motion to purchase a cellular dialer for the water plant/lift station from RE Pedrotti in the amount of $5,680. Second was made by Short. Voting on the motion: Vallino - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

Made a motion to hire six part time 2011 summer help employees not to exceed 32 hours per week or a total of 240 hours per employee at the same pay rate as last year. Second was made by Kostyshock. Voting on the motion: Vallino - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - present. Motion carried.

Gave the March Fire Department report. Stated the Fire Protection District has found an individual in Highland that can repair the truck to at least get one more year out of it for less than half of the original estimate. Stated the work will begin Monday at the Fire Protection District's expense. Reminded all of the Chicken and Beer Dance for which tickets are still available. Stated so far they have a request for rezoning on the Planning Commission agenda for this month. Stated he is waiting to see if a second item will be submitted in time for the agenda.

Distributed handout showing the received tax levy certifications from the County compared to the Village's estimate. Stated they estimated property valuation at $193 million, and it came in at $191,289,670, which is only off by $1.7 million. Stated the ending rate to the residents is .9887, which will actually reduce property tax a little over a penny. Stated they requested $2,600,000; the levy came in at $1,996,000. Commented her opinion it was a very positive certification and she is pleased with the numbers.

Congratulated incumbents. Gave March report. Stated one of the new cars is up and running. Explained they changed the graphics slightly with Maryville written across the sides of the car. Vallino asked the status of the work schedule. Schardan responded Luna left March 24th and so far they have covered the schedule well; however they did incur some overtime when someone called in sick. Commented the officer out on disability has returned to work; however he must re-do all of his training before he can return to the street.

Went to Mayor's Comments. Gave Allied Waste totals. Next, offered his congratulations to the re-elected incumbents as well as elected School Board members. Next, asked for a motion to go into Closed Session under 5ILCS120/2(c)2 to discuss collective bargaining matters. Motion was made by Schmidt and seconded by Kostyshock. Voting on the motion: Vallino - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.

With no further business to come before the meeting, asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Bell and seconded by Vallino. Voting on the motion: Vallino - yes; Schmidt - yes; Bell - yes; Kostyshock - yes; Garcia - yes; Short - yes. Motion carried.